42 assistant farm manager jobs found

The Assistant Farm Manager is responsible for the day to day operation of the farm which is a milking platform with young stock grazed off after weaning. General responsibility for maintaining stock and farm records.  This is an easy contour farm with 28 aside herringbone shed, in shed feeding. Aiming to calve about 150 cows in the spring with 80-100 autumn calving for the winter. The property is close to Tokoroa with several school choices. Accommodation tidy four bedroom house. No dogs.  We do pre-employment drug testing. The Farm Manager must have more than 3 years NZ experience and have a consistent work history in dairying. They also need to demonstrate good communication and practical dairy farming skills. We encourage involvement in our local community.

We are looking for Assistant Farm Manager to help run the daily operation of a 680 high production cow farm near invercargill, Southland. 215 hectare effective. A 44 aside herringbone shed for milking with in-shed feeding, auto drafting, with cow collar to aid with health monitoring and mating.  To be considered for the role you must have herringbone cowshed experience and a strong background on all aspect of day to day running of the operation and a solid work ethics. You will be expected to lead a team of junior staff, monitor pasture and animal health with the basic farm and machinery maintenance and know how.  In return a competitive renumeration package with a 3 bedroom house with heat pump.

Wairarapa Moana Incorporation is one of Aotearoa’s largest Māori-owned farming operations, owned by over 3,000 descendants of the original owners of Lake Wairarapa. With 3,850 hectares in dairy farms milking 12,000 cows, 1,460 hectares in dairy support, and 5,820 hectares in forestry, we are committed to sustainable, values-led growth that reflects our unique legacy and vision for the future. The opportunity – We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Farm Manager (2IC) for one of our 12 dairy units. The dairy unit is ha with 730 cows milked through a 43-bail herringbone.  This role reports directly to the Farm Manager and you will work closely with them to ensure the farm plans and targets are achieved. What you need – To be successful in this role, you will need excellent animal husbandry (lame cow management), pasture and feed management skills and knowledge, experienced tractor skills, excellent communication skills both written and oral....

·        Breeding - Breeding and raising livestock for the production of Milk ·        Animal Health – Managing and monitoring health of the livestock ·        Livestock Management and Pasture care – Moving livestock and providing proper fodder to       maintain appropriate nutritional levels ·        Managing Farm operation – Oversee, conduct and manage livestock, machines, staff and production ·        Record Management and Budgeting - Collect, maintain and evaluate records for budgeting, taxation and financial management operations ·        Production of Milk – including managing quality, shed hygiene, cleaning and milking routines   Please note this is a management role and you are expected to work unsupervised in this role.   Applicant must have a good work ethic and right attitude. Must provide previous work references, an up-to-date full CV and have a minimum of 2 years experience in farming or a relevant qualification or a...

Experienced 2IC Farm Worker Wanted – Bainham Not an accredited employer We’re looking for a capable, reliable farm worker with 3+ years’ experience to step into a key 2IC role on a 1200-cow farm located 18 minutes from Collingwood in Golden Bay. The farm operates an 80-bail rotary and needs someone confident, skilled and ready to support day-to-day management. As 2IC, you’ll work closely with the Farm Manager and be an important part of the day-to-day running of the farm. What You’ll Be Doing Working closely with the Farm Manager with day-day farm operations Milking and shed management Animal husbandry, production and health monitoring Pasture and fodder management Machinery, equipment, shed maintenance and general farm maintenance Meeting regulatory requirements Breeding, calving and calf-rearing Cattle transport Contractor coordination Staff support and general farm duties Hours & Pay...

Location: Lepperton, Taranaki We are looking for a motivated and reliable Assistant Farm Manager to join our client's modern breeding and finishing pig farm in Lepperton, Taranaki. Working alongside the Farm Manager, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the farm, helping to ensure high standards of animal welfare, productivity, and farm performance. About the Role Key responsibilities include: Assisting with the daily management of breeding and finishing pigs. Monitoring animal health, welfare, and performance. Feeding, husbandry, and stock handling. Supporting farrowing, weaning, and breeding programmes. Maintaining accurate farm records. Assisting with staff supervision and training when required. Operating and maintaining farm equipment and facilities. Following biosecurity, health and safety, and animal welfare standards. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Previous...

We’re looking for a reliable, hard-working person to join our team. Our business specialises in clearing and removing animal bedding from sheds, so this is a hands-on role involving machinery operation and physical work. We’re looking for someone who: ● Can preferably operate a tractor / skid steer and other machinery ● Is physically fit and comfortable with manual labour ● Has a strong understanding of health and safety and can follow safe work procedures ● Is reliable, practical and has a good work ethic ● Can work well as part of a team ● Holds a current driver licence ● Can pass a pre-employment drug test Experience with farming, machinery or similar physical work would be an advantage, but reliability, safety and a willingness to get stuck in are most important. Competitive pay based on experience.

Candy Dairy is a fully irrigated farm located 25 mins inland from Timaru. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic assistant farm manager/ 2IC to join and help lead our team. This farm peak milks 800 cows through a 54 bail rotary with split calving 100 in autumn 700 spring winter milking 200 cows. We run Halter on our cows and also young stock. The successful applicant will: - Work well in a team and be able to lead and take charge when required - Take pride in all that you do - Have at least 3 years’ experience in a NZ dairy system - Be honest and H&S minded - Have strong animal husbandry skills - the ability to diagnose and treat animals accordingly - Strong pasture management & be competent with machinery and motorbikes - Be able to work unsupervised & take responsibility for operating the shed & dairy unit. - Have a current and clean NZ drivers’ license - Be a NZ citizen, permanent resident or have a valid work visa and currently be in New Zealand We will...

We’re looking for a reliable, hard-working person to join our team. Our business specialises in clearing and removing animal bedding from sheds, so this is a hands-on role involving machinery operation and physical work. We’re looking for someone who: ● Can preferably operate a tractor / skid steer and other machinery ● Is physically fit and comfortable with manual labour ● Has a strong understanding of health and safety and can follow safe work procedures ● Is reliable, practical and has a good work ethic ● Can work well as part of a team ● Holds a current driver licence ● Can pass a pre-employment drug test Experience with farming, machinery or similar physical work would be an advantage, but reliability, safety and a willingness to get stuck in are most important. Competitive pay based on experience.

Assistant Farm Manager wanted to help run the daily operation of a 750 cow farm near Balfour, Southland. 310 hectare effective. A 60 bail rotary dairy shed for milking with in-shed feeding, auto drafting, auto cup remover with cow collar to aid with health monitoring and mating.  To be considered for the role you must have a strong background on all aspect of day to day running of the operation and a solid work ethics. You will be expected to lead a team of junior staff, monitor pasture and animal health with the basic farm and machinery maintenance and know how.  In return a competitive renumeration package with a 3 bedroom house with heat pump, good working gear and machinery is on offer.

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are looking for someone to join us on our Dairy Farm near Morrinsville. We are milking 300 crossbred cows on 107ha 15 minutes North of Morrinsville. We have a brand new 30 aside herringbone cowshed with automatic cup removers and auto yard wash. There is a tidy 3 bedroom home available. The farm is grass based with grass and grass silage as the main feeds so this is a great place to learn excellent pasture management. We do about 110,000kgMS per year and typically go OAD in January each year. We aim for best practice in every area especially cow health, incalf rates, SCC and youngstock rearing. We rear ~70 replacement calves and they stay on farm until 1st May. This is a great opportunity to work with the farm owners and set yourself up for a great career in dairying. Typically there are 2 people on farm through calving and mating and then after this the employee can take on more responsibilities. We are young farm owners and we would love to...

herd manager/2ic role available due to a team members health deteriorating  experience in major aspect of NZ dairy farming is must  HB shed with Acr's and in shed feed 450 peak cows 

About the role We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable 2IC or Herd Manager to join our small dairy farming team. This is a hands-on and wide-ranging role working closely with the contract milking couple across all aspects of the family-owned farming operation. The role would suit someone who enjoys looking after and milking cows, and has attention to detail regarding both animal welfare and pasture management. The farm uses utilises Halter technology on the mostly rolling contour and peak milks 500 cows through a 50-bale rotary with in-shed feeding, ACR’s, auto-teatspraying and Protrack drafting. Key responsibilities ·        Work alongside the contract milkers in the daily running of the farm. ·        Carry out efficient, hygienic milking to maintain excellent milk quality with a calm demeanour in the shed. ·        Support pasture management and feed allocation through the use of Halter technology. ·        Operate and maintain farm...

With our amazing 2IC heading back overseas in October we are now seeking a motivated and reliable person or couple to help us milk 500 quiet crossbred cows through an older but efficient 32 bale rotary shed. This is a fixed term role for the remainder of the season midway between Whitianga and Coromandel towns. Main duties include getting cows in, milking, effluent management, water management and general farm tidying and maintenance. There is not much tractor work so if this is not a strength that's no issue. We value reliability and people who have a calm demeanor around livestock and co-workers. We are open to a range of scenarios and ideally would like a full time worker and part time milker. We have 2 accommodation options which can be discussed but both can be basically furnished if required and are located right on the harbours edge. This could suit WHV holders or someone looking for a short term gig before the new season starts. If this sounds like an opportunity that...

Are you ready to step into your next role? This position involves working towards supporting the Contract milker in achieving the farm’s production and profit goals through assisting with the day-to-day operation of the farm. The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of the farm and will require the following skills/attributes: Driven to learn the day-day responsibilities of dairy farming. Honest, hardworking, trusted and reliable team player. Good animal husbandry skills. Milking and maintaining high hygiene standards.  Setting break fences and moving stock. Weed control. General repairs and maintenance of fencing and water systems. Tractor operation and feeding out. Calving and mating (We do not rear the calves). Relevant record keeping. Hazard identification and Health and Safety. K-Line & Pivot Irrigation experience. Some understanding of pasture management. The ideal candidate will have/be: Good Communication skills. Reliable, motivated, and...

We are seeking a someone skilled and proficient in the day to day running of dairy farms to join our team We are a split calving farm, with a planned move to all autumn calving in the next year or two Milking 800 cows through an automated 70 bale rotary with Cow Manager Must have proven track record in communication, attention to detail, milk quality and animal health Ability to operate machinery and load/operate mixer wagon on feed pad is essential. DO NOT apply if you are not a NZ Citizen, we are NOT approved employers

Looking for your next long-term home in dairy farming? We are now looking for an experienced 2IC to join our brand new 1,500-cow conversion in Tarras. Our current 2IC is having to relocate due to an unexpected change in family circumstances, creating an opportunity for the right person to join us from late September. We’re looking for someone who wants to settle in, become part of the team and grow with the business — ideally someone looking for a long-term move for themselves and their family. What’s important to us: -        Strong pasture management skills -        Ability to lead and organise a team -        Good problem-solving and decision-making -        Clear, honest communication -        Strong stockmanship and animal health skills -        Someone who takes ownership and gets stuck in You’ll work directly alongside the contract milker and need to be confident taking responsibility for the farm when he’s away. The lifestyle:...

Due to a change in circumstances we are looking for 2x team members from the beginning of September to join our team full time. We milk 750 cows through a modern 54 bail rotary that is centrally located. Our roster is 6 days on 1 day off over calving with the remaining season 6 days on 2 days off. Accommodation available is: 1x large 4 bedroom house with a heatpump & gas hot water 1x small 2 bedroom cottage with a heatpump We are not accredited employers so you must have the legal right to work in NZ. Experience is required.

Top 400 cows twice a day, the rest once a day morning only, everything once a day March to end of May. We have a system that allows for not getting cows in, they walk themselves to milking while the coffees being drunk. Calves are grazed off farm from January till they return in May the following year as in calf. All ground work is done in house so plenty of tractor work available. We are looking for a permanent staff member to jump aboard our team once our Scottsman's visa has run out in November. Preferably chasing a character that knows how to jump into battle when the busy time is on. Must have a can do attitude and be willing to get their hands dirty, be able to laugh and have a genuine interest in dairy farming. 3 bedroom house with log burner. Firewood available on farm. We are NOT accredited, work visas welcome

We are on the Hunt for a farm manager on our farm 10 minutes to whangarei We run 3 farms all close to whangarei 1500 cows in total so plenty of progression for the right person. There is a 3 bedroom house available. We use a consultant and provide plenty of support. Allflex collars auto drafting system 3 with maize and pke using a mixer wagon.